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    The Office of Safety and Mission Assurance (OSMA) assures the safety and enhances the success of all NASA activities. Take a look around our website to learn what's happening in NASA's Safety and Mission Assurance community, including updates on disciplines, programs, policies and personnel.

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What's Happening in the SMA Community?

NSRS Electronic Reporting Now Available

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An electronic reporting (eReporting) option is now available through the NASA Safety Reporting System (NSRS). An electronic submission form is now available for those inside the NASA firewall (e.g., civil servants, contractors) with access to the NASA intranet. The paper form traditionally used to submit NSRS reports is still available for those who can’t report electronically or wish to maintain complete anonymity.

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Revised NSRS Course Now Available

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An updated and revised NASA Safety Reporting System (NSRS) course is now available in SATERN. The NSRS is the agency’s top-level anonymous reporting system for hazards and safety concerns and allows NASA employees and contractors to report concerns to upper management without fear of reprisal. 

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Human Factors Annual Report Highlights Impact of Human Behavior on Safety and Mission Performance

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NASA recently released the Human Factors Annual Report, which provides Human Factors analysis and details its impact on the agency. The report includes key mishap data for every NASA center, trends for the agency, a featured case study, goals and recommendations for the future, and Human Factors accomplishments. It serves as a valuable resource for decision-makers and professionals seeking to better understand and enhance the human element within their organization.

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Improving NASA’s Supply Chain Risk Management: The Case for Supply Chain Capability Analysis

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Supply chain resilience and performance are vital for NASA’s mission success. As teams face increasing challenges in evaluating supplier capabilities, mitigating risks and ensuring continuity across global networks, supply chain capability assessments have emerged as an important strategic tool.

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NASA Safety Reporting

NASA Safety Reporting

Learn more about reporting safety concerns at NASA.
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Yes, If Program

At NASA, safety is our first priority. When the possibility of something comes into question, our response should begin with, "Yes, if" instead of "No, because." Those who have exemplified this spirit of ingenuity, creativity and commitment to safety have received the "Yes, If" coin from the current chief of Safety and Mission Assurance. Recognize a NASA colleague who you believe should earn a "Yes, If" coin.

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Office of Safety and Mission Assurance

What We Do

The Office of Safety and Mission Assurance (OSMA) assures the safety and enhances the success of all NASA activities through the development, implementation and oversight of agency-wide safety, reliability, maintainability and quality assurance policies and procedures. OSMA includes the Mission Support Division, Safety and Assurance Requirements Division, and NASA Safety Center, as well as the Independent Verification and Validation Facility.

Policy Status Updates

Recently Published 

Recently Published
PolicyTitleEffective Date 
NPR 8705.6
Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) Audits, Reviews, and Assessments
July 22, 2025See NPR 8705.6
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Currently in Review

Currently in Review
PolicyTitle 
NPR 8715.26Nuclear Flight SafetySee NPR 8715.26
NASA-STD-8719.12Safety Standard for Explosives, Propellants, and PyrotechnicsSee NASA STD-8719.12
NASA-STD-8719.30Standard for Meeting NASA Nuclear Flight Safety Requirements 
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Upcoming Reviews

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